The role of the learning disability worker

Lesley Barcham and Jackie Pountney

This book explores the responsibilities of the social care worker and the different relationships that they are required to develop and maintain. It describes the importance of partnership working as well as the need to understand and comply with their employer's policies and procedures.

This book puts the person with a learning disability at the centre of the support you give. It uses real life stories, activities and thinking points to cover all of the learning outcomes and is full of practical examples of how to apply the ideas to the support that you provide.

The book is designed to support the Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Health and Social Care (learning disability pathway) and the Common Induction Standards and in particular:

Level 2 - The role of the health and social care workerLevel 3 - The role of the health and social care worker

If you are starting work with people with a learning disability and are undertaking your induction, studying for the level 2 or 3 diplomas in health and social care, or you want the right information to help your personal development, then The role of the learning disability worker is for you.

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